Is SonarQube Compatible with Appian

Question

Hi All, 
 
 Has anyone came across integrating sonarQube with Appian. or Is it compatible with Appian. 
 
 TIA :) 
 Harsha

Peter Lewis · Answer

I don't think having SonarQube checking the XML is going to help you. All of the XML definitions of process models get generated in Appian and can only be understood by Appian. Plus, the part you're interested in is whether the process model is designed efficiently (i.e. the data contained in the XML) - the XML structure itself has no bearing on the design of your process model. 
 Here's a scenario that might help to explain: suppose you export all your process models and run them through SonarQube, and let's also assume it finds some code suggestion. What would you do with that suggestion? You can't change the XML - if you do, Appian wouldn't be able to parse it correctly. Plus, an design mistake like creating an infinite loop wouldn't be found in the XML analysis unless that tool has a lot of knowledge about how Appian works. 
 This is a pretty old post, and Appian has made some strides in helping you analyze your applications directly within the product. I think your best bet is using tools like the Health Check or Appian Recommendations .